A Patagonian Evening: Aug. 1, 6-9 p.m. Kent Community House, Route 7 North. Includes screening of documentary and "The Path of the Condor" and tastings of Argentine empanadas and wine. $30. Benefits a rural school in remote area of Cholila, Patagonia. For more information and tickets, e-mail Ana at anahajduk@yahoo.com

50th birthday bash for Bryce Rafferty, who suffers from a spinal cord injury: July 31, 5-9 p.m. Hosted by Brookfield High School, Class of 1978, at Brookfield Town Hall. For more information, e-mail Burt@burtony@earthlink.net.